I took ZERO action on this goal and found myself gaining more and more weight. By August, I had reached my absolute peak weight. The number on the scale was higher than I would have thought I would weigh 9 months pregnant. I actually thought I wanted to be pregnant in that moment so at least I would have an excuse for not being able to ditch the excess pounds. I had an entire closet full of clothes that didn't fit. I was self conscious of my appearance. Every thought, of every minute, of every day was spent thinking about how "gross" I was feeling, or how "wrong" I was for overeating. It was exhausting and I wish it upon no one.
This past week, I was reminded of my goal by one of those people in that room earlier this year and how freaking cool it was to see where I am now. Today, nearly 3 months later I've completely transformed my body and my eating habits. My relationship with food has been turned inside out. I have a new found respect for the body that I inhabit. I want to fuel it with whole, healthy foods, while occasionally treating myself without worry. I've lost 30lbs of guilt, shame, and disrespect. I am energized and alive. What about the other 20lbs? It's not necessary... I've never felt more accomplished as I do in this moment regarding the deeper meaning of my goal and I feel GREAT about it.
When you share a goal with others, or a deep desire for something, it becomes a real life possibility.
Last night, I hosted a small event for our store at our house. We titled it "Goals, Grub, and Gratitude." Our team and our community were in attendance. I cooked a turkey (that's a whole other blog post) and everyone brought holiday dishes to share. We wined, we dined, we laughed, we connected, and then we we're led through a goal setting workshop by Cristina Houston of InPowered Yoga, (check it out here http://www.facebook.com/InPoweredYoga )
I listened as others shared their vision and goals for their future. It reminded me of that day earlier this year when I shared my goal in front of a room full of people. I became overwhelmed with excitement for those sharing in my home. I KNOW they will achieve their goals and I will have the privilege of being the person who reminds them in a few months of what they declared!
Goal setting is somewhat of a selfish process, as it should be. But what about "goal supporting?" I think that is just, if not MORE exciting! For the individuals who shared their goals last night, they know have an entire room of goal supporters on their side and we'll be damn sure to make sure they crush those goals!
Watching others achieve goals they didn't even know they had is what I want to be up to everyday. In order to support others in goal setting you, yourself need to be crushing goals and taking action everyday. So what are you waiting for? What do you want for your life? Set goals NOW.
Get at me.
S
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